1 Samuel 5:12

And the men that died not were smitten with the emerods: and the cry of the city went up to heaven.

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Interpretation

The hand of the Lord was heavy upon the Philistines; he not only convinced them of their folly, but severely chastised their insolence. Yet they would not renounce Dagon; and instead of seeking God's mercy, they desired to get clear of his ark.

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 5:10-12.

1 Samuel 5:10 1 Samuel 5:11 1 Samuel 5:12

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).